Exploring the Apple Ecosystem
MarsEdit 5.3.12 is now available, fixing font panel issues and other bugs. Updates include resolution of Rich Text editor font issues, removal of a blank overlay window, and a crash fix.
https://redsweater.com/blog/4247/marsedit-5-3-12-font-panel-and-other-fixes
Recent criticisms of MacOS 26 (Tahoe) menu icons highlight their poor implementation, distracting nature, and inconsistency. While icons can be useful in moderation, Tahoe's excessive and uniform approach harms usability. Apple’s heavy-handed incorporation of icons into third-party apps has cluttered menus, prompting developers, like Rogue Amoeba, to remove them for cleaner designs. The aim is to enhance menu clarity and restore consistent experiences in their products.
https://weblog.rogueamoeba.com/2026/01/10/removing-tahoes-unwanted-menu-icons/
Macworld's Cliff Joseph rates Acorn 8 five stars, highlighting it as a powerful, affordable photo-editing tool.
http://flyingmeat.com/blog/archives/2026/1/macworld_acorn_8_review.html
User dislikes macOS 26's volume indicator position; prefers visible alternative. Introduces Hudlum, a $5 retro-style volume indicator. It complements the existing system indicator and improves usability without changing macOS. Free trial available until 2025.
Moom 4.4.1 released; updates available in-app or via download without losing settings. New updater clarifies paid upgrades and enables easy rollback to last licensed version. Updating through third-party apps may inadvertently switch to demo mode. Additional improvements made for macOS 26. Full details in release notes.
